California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 17 - Mine Safety Orders
Article 10 - Personal Protection
General
Section 6980 - Personal Protection

Universal Citation: 8 CA Code of Regs 6980

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Employees shall be safeguarded with personal protective equipment as required by the General Industry Safety Orders.

(b) (15-2) All persons shall wear suitable hard hats when in or around a mine or plant where falling objects may create a hazard.

(c) (15-2) Every person underground shall be safeguarded by an approved safety hat or safety cap.

(d) (15-3) All persons shall wear suitable protective footwear when in or around an area of a mine or plant where a hazard exists which could cause an injury to the feet.

(e) (15-3) Every employee underground shall be safeguarded by safety boots or safety shoes.

(f) (15-4) All persons shall wear safety glasses, goggles, or face shields, or other suitable protective devices when in or around an area of a mine or plant where a hazard exists which could cause injury to unprotected eyes.

(g) (14-14) Face shields or goggles, in good condition, shall be worn when operating a grinding wheel.

(h) (15-7) Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.

(i) (15-20) Life jackets or belts shall be worn where there is danger from falling into water.

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